A series of formal written questions used in the examination of a party or a witness prior to trial.
in civil actions, a pretrial discovery tool in which written questions are sent by one party and are to be answered under oath by the other party
Written questions in a civil case that are put to parties who must answer under oath. Interrogatories should be distinguished from a deposition.
A set or series of written questions propounded to a party, witness, or other person having information or interest in a case; a discovery device.
A series of questions propounded in a prescribed format by one attorney to the attorney of the opposing party. The ostensible purpose is to make more efficient the gathering of information that could lead to resolving a claim. The practical use of the device by attorneys is to expand the time, the inconvenience and the costs of the opposing party to the extent that it is deemed to benefit the propounding attorney's strategy. As a realistic matter, interrogatories seldom produce information of any substance in construction-claims matters. See box on page 171.
A type of discovery consisting of formal written questions that must be answered under oath.
Written questions asked by one party and served on an opposing party who must answer them in writing under oath as a discovery device.
Written questions served by the opposing party that must be answered in writing as part of the discovery process.
Written questions to get factual answers that are addressed to any witness in either side of a lawsuit.
Written questions for a party or witness of an action (pre-trial).
Written questions presented before trial, requiring written answers given under oath by one party to the opposing party. The responses may be admitted at trial.
A series of written questions in the course of a court case which are drawn up by one party for answering by the opposing party or witness to use in evidence. Answers to interrogatories are usually given under oath.
A method of discovery comprised of a series of written questions served on the opposing party to discover certain facts regarding the disputed issues in a matrimonial proceeding. The answer to interrogatories must be under oath and served within a prescribed time, generally thirty (30) days. In most divorces, both parties will issue at least one set of Interrogatories to the other.
A formal quest or a series of questions that are proposed in writing by one party of an action to another. The answers can be used later in court for various reasons. This is a form of discovery used by attorneys when investigating a case. Sanctions can be levied for willfully refusing to respond timely to interrogatories.
A discovery device consisting of written questions submitted by one party to another party. Written answers to interrogatories are given under oath.
A term used to describe a form of discovery in a lawsuit. They are written questions served upon one party by another party for the purpose of obtaining factual information in the lawsuit. The answers to interrogatories must be in writing and answered under oath.
Written questions propounded by one party and served on an adversary, who must provide written answers under oath.
Part of the pre-trial discovery (fact-finding) process in which a witness provides written answers to written questions under oath. The answers often can be used as evidence in the trial.
Written questions asked by one party in a lawsuit for which the opposing party must provide written answers.
A set of written questions that must be answered in writing under oath.
Written questions asked by one party of an opposing party, who must answer them in writing under oath; a discovery device in a lawsuit.
These are written questions prepared by one party for the other party to answer in writing. This is another common discovery method and you might also hear it referred to as a "213" (this is because the court rule governing these is rule #213).
Written questions developed by one party's attorney for the opposing party. Interrogatories must be answered under oath within a specific period of time.
listing questions served on the other party who is required to serve sworn written answers within a specified time. This is a method of discovery.
Written questions put by one party in a civil (q.v.) action to another on relevant points of the dispute prior to the court hearing.
Written questions propounded by one party and served on the opposing party. The opposing party may object to the Interrogatories, but must still provide written answers under oath. This is one discovery tool.
A formal or written question that must be answered under the direction of the court.
A group of questions served upon the opposing party to gain knowledge pertaining to the issues in the matrimonial proceedings.
A set of written questions propounded to an opposing party to gain information or to force admissions that can be used at trial.
Written questions questions submitted to another party in a lawsuit for which written answers must be provided. Party of discovery process.
A pretrial device used to elicit information; written questions are sent to an opponent to be answered under oath.
A pre-trial discovery tool in which written questions are propounded by one party and served on the adversary, who must answer by written replies made under oath.
A form of discovery consisting of written questions to be answered in writing and under oath.
Written questions served on a party that must be answered under oath before trial; method of discovery.
A form of discovery in which one party submits a series of written questions to the other party, and to which the latter is bound to answer under oath.
Written questions which must be answered under oath.
Written questions proffered by one side which must be answered in writing by the other side as part of the discovery process in an action.
Written questions that one party sends to another party during the discovery process. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 33; Local Rule CV-33. These are not filed with the court unless a party attaches them as evidence in support of a motion or wants to use them at trial.
written questions submitted by one party to the other, to be answered in writing under oath
Rule 33; a discovery device whereby a party to a lawsuit submits written questions to another party who must then respond to those questions in writing.
A procedure for gaining evidence which involves one party submitting questions to the other party in order to gather facts and information to prepare for a trial.
A list of written questions asked by one person in a civil court action of the other person. Questions must be relevant to the issues in the proceedings. Related links: Civil Courts
A written set of questions sent from one party to the other during the discovery process.
Written questions that a person in a lawsuit or litigation must answer in writing, under oath.
In law, interrogatories (also known as Requests for Further Information) are a formal set of written questions propounded by one litigant and required to be answered by an adversary, in order to clarify matters of evidence and help to determine in advance what facts will be presented at any trial in the case.